Sunday July 06, 2008
Best Hotels in Trinidad and Tobago for Entertainment and Nightlife

If visiting a variety of exciting night clubs is a vital part of your ideal vacation, you might have a bit of difficulty finding what you want since Trinidad and Tobago is known more for its tropical beauty than for its nightclub scene. And yet, if you pick the right hotel, you should have some good options for enjoying the evening hours in Trinidad and Tobago.

These hotels are amongst the best choices if you like going out at night after an intense day of vacationing.

Trinidad and Tobago Hotels Providing Night Life On Site

All of the hotels in the following list have bars; the ones near the top of the list offer more than the ones at the bottom. The hotels listed below are ranked by the number of on site bars and by the size of the hotel relative to the number of bars or nightclubs.


On Site Entertainment/ Nightlife
Hotel NameCity/
Location
No.
of
Bars
Rooms
Per
Bar
Live
Ent.
Live Ent.
Frequency
Mount Irvine Bay Hotel & Golf Club Scarborough 5 51.9 check 3 to 4 days a week
Hilton Tobago Golf & Spa Resort Scarborough 4 5.6 check 3 to 4 days a week
Grafton Beach Resort Scarborough 3 35.6 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre Port of Spain 3 140.3 check 1 to 2 days a week
Arthur's By The Sea Crown Point 2 10.0 check 3 to 4 days a week
Rex Resorts Turtle Beach Scarborough 2 62.5 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Coco Reef Resort and Spa Crown Point 2 75.8 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Half Moon Blue Hotel at The Donkey Cart House Scarborough 1 11.2 check 1 to 2 days a week
Chaconia Hotel Maraval 1 23.0 check 1 to 2 days a week
Blue Waters Inn Speyside 1 41.8 check 1 to 2 days a week
Bel Air International Airport Hotel Port of Spain 1 56.4 check 1 to 2 days a week
Crowne Plaza Hotel Port of Spain Port Of Spain 1 239.0 check Every Day (7 days a week)
Golden Tulip Kapok Hotel Port Of Spain 0 N.A. check 5 to 6 days a week

While the number of watering holes and night spots is a key consideration, the availability of live entertainment is of equal importance to some travelers. Hence, the table indicates the typical frequency of live entertainment at each hotel. Of course, hotels in Trinidad and Tobago provide more frequent entertainment during the winter season than during the off season, so if entertainment is important to you, email or phone the hotel in order to obtain its entertainment schedule for the time period when you will be visiting.

By clicking the name of a hotel you'll be led to a page chock full of information about that property. Each of the hotels in Trinidad and Tobagohas its own ambiance and list of amenities; these detailed hotel pages can help you get a better feeling for what each hotel is like.

Trinidad and Tobago Hotels With Entertainment Nearby

For some vacationers, its important to have plenty to do without leaving their hotel, but for others, having entertainment and nightlife nearby is sufficient. If the band at your hotel quits too soon, or your hotel doesn't offer live entertainment, a nearby hotel may offer the ideal solution when you want to keep dancing. So you might prefer a hotel that is located near one or more other hotels offering live entertainment. The hotels in this table are ranked by the number of other hotels with entertainment nearby. The hotels were ranked first based upon walking distance and second based on a short driving radius.


Nearby Hotels Offering Live Entertainment
No. of Restaurants within a:
Hotel NameCity/
Location
10
minute
walk
20
minute
drive
Golden Tulip Kapok Hotel Port Of Spain 2 2
Arthur's By The Sea Crown Point 2 6
Chaconia Hotel Maraval 2 2
Coco Reef Resort and Spa Crown Point 2 6
Cocrico Inn Plymouth 1 7
The Normandie Port of Spain 1 3
Grafton Beach Resort Scarborough N.A. 7
Mount Irvine Bay Hotel & Golf Club Scarborough N.A. 7
Rex Resorts Turtle Beach Scarborough N.A. 7
Half Moon Blue Hotel at The Donkey Cart House Scarborough N.A. 7
Crowne Plaza Hotel Port of Spain Port Of Spain N.A. 3
Hilton Tobago Golf & Spa Resort Scarborough N.A. 7
Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre Port of Spain N.A. 3
Ocean Point Apartment Hotel Scarborough N.A. 7

The Golden Tulip Kapok Hotel, for instance, offers 2 options for entertainment within walking distance and 2 that are within a close driving distance.

Trinidad and Tobago Hotels With Nearby Nightclubs and Bars

If the bars at your hotel begin to become a bit too familiar, or you're ready for a livelier bar scene, you'll have more options if you're staying close to other hotels. Since bars are offered at most hotels in Trinidad and Tobago, hotels are ranked in this next table by the number of nightclubs and bars at hotels nearby. Consistent with the other tables, the rankings are based on a 10 minute walk and a 20 minute drive.


Nearby Hotels with Bars
No. of Restaurants within a:
Hotel NameCity/
Location
10
minute
walk
20
minute
drive
The Normandie Port of Spain 4.0 2.0
Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre Port of Spain 4.0 2.0
Arthur's By The Sea Crown Point 4.0 17.0
Coco Reef Resort and Spa Crown Point 4.0 17.0
Rex Resorts Turtle Beach Scarborough 3.0 18.0
Cocrico Inn Plymouth 3.0 18.0
Chaconia Hotel Maraval 1.0 5.0
Golden Tulip Kapok Hotel Port Of Spain 1.0 5.0
Blue Waters Inn Speyside N.A. N.A.
Half Moon Blue Hotel at The Donkey Cart House Scarborough N.A. 20.0
Crowne Plaza Hotel Port of Spain Port Of Spain N.A. 5.0
Grafton Beach Resort Scarborough N.A. 18.0
Hilton Tobago Golf & Spa Resort Scarborough N.A. 17.0
Ocean Point Apartment Hotel Scarborough N.A. 20.0

Hotels in more isolated locations, like the Ocean Point Apartment Hotel, are ranked at the bottom of the chart.

However, a vacation consists of more than just dancing until the wee hours. You'll want to choose a hotel that offers all of the amenities that matter to you, and offers the right balance between price and quality.

Clicking on any hotel name on the list will lead you to a detailed page where you can see everything from the star rating of the hotel and a list of on-property and in-room amenities to the cuisine served by nearby restaurants. Or you can jump to another section of our site to learn more about the people and culture of Trinidad and Tobago and other topics.


Enjoying a night or two out on the town is easier when you're staying at or near a hotel that features plenty of nightlife and live entertainment. However, a vacation is made up of more than just a few nights out. Choosing a hotel that offers everything you'd like to experience during your vacation in Aruba is also important.

Travelers interested in experiencing some of the incredible cuisine of Aruba can stay at a hotel known for its fine dining, while others can pick and choose a hotel because of its watersports. The lists located on the bottom of this page link to other pages like this one to help you continue planning the perfect stay at a hotel in Aruba.